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Willow Health Media is Kenya’s first independent, digital newsroom dedicated exclusively to health and science journalism. It is a non profit organisation where evidence meets storytelling, turning complex health issues into clear, compelling narratives.
Founded in 2024, Willow was born out of a belief that an informed public is essential to achieving health equity. Like its namesake the resilient willow tree, our work is rooted, healing, and far-reaching.
Dr Anne Musuva’s journey from a traumatic ward death to co-shaping the Facility Improvement Financing (FIF) Act is a story about systems, stubbornness and staying the course.
Our Journey
Since its founding, Willow Health Media has been committed to transforming public health communication through trusted journalism, powerful storytelling, and strategic partnerships.
Explore the milestones that have shaped our journey and the impact we continue to make in advancing health knowledge across Africa.
Kenya’s health leaders faced tough questions from journalists on the gaps, gains and realities of healthcare reform, culminating in a
His father’s plan was polytechnic, a spanner, cars to repair. It took a goat epidemic and a stubborn teacher to
Kenya is wiring hospitals into a national health data network, but most facilities still can’t exchange records or identify patients consistently. Experts say true
He could not afford the fees, so he sneaked into school. Today, he is a surgeon | Dr Stanley Aruyaru
He could not afford the fees, so he sneaked into school. Today, he is a surgeon | Dr Stanley Aruyaru
He Heard His First Word at 10: Why Early Hearing Screening Changes Everything
EXCLUSIVE: Inside Kenya's first national ambulance dispatch centre | 922
The Assignment Ended. The Trauma Did Not | Journalists Speak On PTSD
Dr Anne Musuva: The patient who made me question medicine
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Data-driven health stories covering outbreaks, policy and patient experiences
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Willow TV, White Coat Diaries, Lifeline Dialogues and Documentary features
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Engaging audiences through multimedia health storytelling
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Unique visitors, credible health information
2026
This recognition reflects Dr. Mercy Korir’s leadership in advancing evidence-based health journalism and her commitment to amplifying stories that shape health policy.
2026
Willow Health Media won Gold in both the Best Emerging News Provider in Africa and Best Data Visualisation categories, alongside Silver and Bronze awards for Willow Explainers.
2026
Barely eighteen months after launch, Willow walked into AMEA 2026 and emerged among the biggest winners with deeply reported, impact-driven, human-centred journalism as Christopher Kipsang was named Journalist of the Year 2026
2026
Kipsang’s double triumph as Journalist of the Year and Best Health Reporting, was anchored in his Photo Essay.
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